La cartella N. 4 by marchesa Colombi

"La cartella N. 4" by Marchesa Colombi is a fictional narrative probably written in the late 19th century. This work appears to explore the themes of personal aspirations, societal expectations, and the life of women in a changing world. The narrative establishes a reflective tone and presents a rich tapestry of family dynamics and individual hopes. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the transition from one year to the next, emphasizing the cultural significance of New Year's celebrations and familial traditions. The narrator reminisces about childhood experiences related to the New Year, detailing gifts from relatives and the emotional weight of hopes for the future. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at deeper social issues faced by women, particularly in employment, as one character contemplates her desire to become a telegraph operator amidst societal constraints. The emotional undercurrent of the opening reveals the anticipation, fear of failure, and the longing for fulfillment that characterize the lives of the characters, setting the stage for further exploration of these themes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Colombi, marchesa, 1840-1920
Title La cartella N. 4
Contents Capo d'anno -- Chi lascia la via vecchia per la nova -- I morti parlano -- Riccardo Cuor di Leone -- Storia di una Viola -- Una piccola vendetta.
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara
Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 46.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italian fiction
Subject Short stories, Italian
Category Text
eBook-No. 43217
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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